Michael Desjardin
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Dynamic operator with extensive experience at Ivers Concrete and Construction, excelling in equipment operations and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and achieve project goals through effective teamwork and communication. Skilled in machinery inspection and maintenance, consistently ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer/operator
Ivers Concrete and Construction
- Carried out regular inspections of machinery to ensure efficient operation and meet safety requirements.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying discrepancies and reporting issues for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate documentation of equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and safety checks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency and process optimization.
Trees Arborist/operator
Dave’s Tree Sevice
03.2006 - 12.2020
- Conducted thorough tree health assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate actions.
- Executed pruning and trimming operations to enhance tree appearance and promote healthier growth.
- Performed emergency tree removal operations in response to storm damage and hazardous conditions.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their landscaping goals and provided tailored tree care solutions.
- Maintained and serviced equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented safety protocols during tree operations to protect team members and property.
- Executed stump grinding and removal to complete tree removal processes efficiently.
- Identified and treated tree diseases using appropriate methods and treatments.
- Provided recommendations on tree species selection based on site conditions and client preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of tree care activities and client interactions for future reference.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Optimized equipment performance with regular maintenance checks, decreasing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing expert advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
- Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards before beginning any work, minimizing risk to personnel and property.
- Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
- Ensured public safety during tree work operations by adhering to strict safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate traffic control measures.
- Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Removed stumps marked centuries after initial felling.
- Identified and tended to tree diseases.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of landscapes through strategic tree planting and trimming activities, increasing property value for clients.
- Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and safely, fostering a positive work environment.
- Processed and split firewood using axes and Equipment.
- Preserved tree structural integrity with proper pruning techniques, promoting healthy growth patterns.
- Cleared grounds of limbs, snow and trash.
- Enhanced tree health by identifying and treating various diseases and pest infestations.
- Improved public safety, carefully removing storm-damaged limbs and trees from critical areas.
Operator Technician
Waldo Construction
06.2004 - 02.2005
- Carried out regular inspections of machinery to ensure efficient operation and meet safety requirements.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying discrepancies and reporting issues for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate documentation of equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and safety checks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency and process optimization.
Forklift Operator
Penningtons
06.2001 - 05.2004
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within the warehouse, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate shipping schedules, enhancing overall warehouse productivity.
- Maintained organized inventory by accurately labeling and storing materials in designated locations.
- Executed load and unload tasks with precision, minimizing product damage during transportation.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory levels and optimize stock replenishment.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic
CMR High School
Great Falls, MTSkills
- Power tool usage
- OSHA compliance
- Materials handling
- Equipment operations
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Backfilling operations
- Power tool use
- Equipment operation
- First aid training
- Demolition work
- Construction site safety
- Team support
- Concrete mixing
- Form setting
- Traffic control
- Grade checking
- Crane signaling
- Scaffolding setup
- Vehicle maintenance
- Welding
- Load securing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following directions
- Decision-making
- Construction background
- Repair and maintenance
- Effective communication skills
- Safe equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Machinery inspection
- Clean driving record
- Team collaboration
- Equipment inspection
- Safety procedures
- Good judgement
- Debris removal
- Materials movement
- Construction equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Heavy lifting
- Material handling equipment
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Commercial construction experience
- Team leadership
- Loader operation
- Equipment logs
- Hydraulic lifts
- Roadway grading
- Backhoe operation
- Parts lubrication
- Construction and mining tractors
- Compactor operation
- Inclement working conditions
- Boomtruck operation
- Loader controls
- Residential construction
- Project management
- Crane operations
- Crane operation
- Bucket truck operation
- Team coordination
- Aerial lift operation
- Loading dock operations
Timeline
Trees Arborist/operator
Dave’s Tree Sevice
03.2006 - 12.2020
Operator Technician
Waldo Construction
06.2004 - 02.2005
Forklift Operator
Penningtons
06.2001 - 05.2004
Laborer/operator
Ivers Concrete and Construction
High School Diploma - Basic
CMR High School